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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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